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Paxton Lynch Named Broncos Starting Quarterback

By Michael Spencer

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- It's Paxton Lynch time in Denver.

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Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos walks on to the field for their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

For the second time in four weeks the Broncos have made a change at quarterback.

Lynch takes over for Brock Osweiler, who replaced Trevor Siemian as the starting quarterback in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Osweiler went 0-3 as the starter.

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Quarterback Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos throws as he warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Lynch was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 2016 draft. He played in three games his rookie year and started two of them. He went 1-1 as a starter and finished the season with 497 yards and two touchdowns. He also had one interception and two fumbles.

Lynch, who was hurt in the Broncos preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, was active for the first time this season on Sunday in a 20-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos smiles as he warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 12, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

The news comes just one day after the Broncos made a change at offensive coordinator, parting ways with Mike McCoy and promoting Bill Musgrave to that role.

Lynch's first start of the season will come Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Kickoff is set for 2:25 p.m. on CBS4.

Michael Spencer is a Sports Anchor at CBS4. Read his bio or connect with him on Twitter @MichaelCBS4.

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